A group of criminals intercepted him and a friend at the exit of a bar in Camaçari, Salvador de Bahía. He was rescued alive after 12 hours of being in captivity and suffering multiple attacks. The Police are looking for the suspects.
An Argentinian who traveled to the region of Salvador de Bahía, Brazil, was kidnapped along with a friend and tortured by a group of criminals. They released him 12 hours later, after payment of an amount greater than US$16,000 and He was hospitalized due to the injuries he suffered during the attack. The event began on Friday the 18th and ended on Saturday the 19th in the morning.
The man is 37 years old and lives in Brazil, although his identity has not yet been revealed. His friend is Brazilian and 39 years old. According to O Globo, the rescue was carried out by the Military Police “after complaints from neighbors, who suspected that criminals were dismantling a vehicle in the area.”
An Argentine was kidnapped in Brazil and paid bail of US$16,000
When you arrive at the place, The police were met with gunfire and the suspects fled into a wooded area. During the search, officers heard cries for help and located the victimswho were injured. While they were in captivity, a open grave where the kidnappers planned to bury them.
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Brazilian Military Police
The research indicates that The criminal group could have previously monitored the victims and waited for the opportune moment to actpossibly in a bar where they were both before the crime. The police have already requested a examination of victims’ vehicles and continues to take other measures to identify and capture those responsible.
At the place of captivity, the police seized cell phones, a notebook, drugs and two motorcycleswhich were transferred to the Specialized Anti-Kidnapping Police Station (DAS). So far no suspects have been arrested and investigations continue secretly.
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Source: Ambito
